The concept of conversion disorder as a change in somatic function tha
t symbolically represents an unconscious conflict is currently challen
ged in the literature. In this article, the author elaborates on the p
sychodynamic concept of conversion and defines its characteristics and
mode of diagnosis. The usefulness of this approach is demonstrated in
a detailed case presentation of a brief, active psychodynamic psychot
herapy of six sessions that led to the rapid disappearance of symptoms
. In particular, the metaphoric meanings of the physical symptoms were
interpreted and followed by an immediate disappearance of symptoms. T
he logic of this therapeutic approach and its implications as a transf
erence cure are discussed in detail.